Request for Statement of Qualifications for As-Needed Consultant Services

The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation is conducting a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) to establish Master Agreements with multiple vendors for as-needed consultant services across ten distinct service categories. These categories include Planning Services, Environmental Services, Landscape Architecture Services, Civil Engineering Services, Architecture Services, Construction-Cost Management Services, Real Estate Services, Community Engagement Services, Graphic Communication Services, and Public Relations and Marketing Services. The procurement is designed to create a qualified vendor pool that can provide flexible consulting support for various departmental projects using an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity model. Vendors must submit comprehensive statements of qualifications demonstrating their experience, expertise, and capacity within their chosen service category. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2025, with a proposal submission deadline of January 16, 3025, allowing vendors significant time to prepare detailed responses. Evaluation will likely focus on vendor qualifications, professional experience, technical capabilities, and demonstrated expertise in the specific service categories. The County reserves the right to award multiple vendors per category to ensure adequate competition and project availability.

The RFSQ does not explicitly specify set-aside designations, though the document suggests potential preferences for local or small business enterprises consistent with County procurement policies. While specific set-aside percentages are not detailed, vendors should be prepared for potential local business considerations during evaluation. The master agreements will operate with negotiated pricing and terms for individual task orders, with the attached pricing exhibit (AppendixBExhibit5) establishing tiered hourly rate schedules and maximum fee caps for each service category. Rates are differentiated by professional level and experience, with specific hourly rates organized by professional classification levels and maximum monthly and project-based compensation caps. Though exact award values are not specified, the comprehensive fee structure suggests significant potential engagement opportunities across multiple service categories. The procurement approach allows the County flexibility in accessing consultant services without committing to predetermined quantities, enabling responsive and adaptable project resourcing across the Department of Parks and Recreation's diverse consulting needs.